Whirlpool WFES7530RV Guide page 5

� For foods containing sugar in any form, clean up all spills and
soils as soon as possible. Allow the cooktop to cool down
slightly. Then, while wearing oven mitts, remove the spills
using a scraper while the surface is still warm. If sugary spills
are allowed to cool down, they can adhere to the cooktop and
can cause pitting and permanent marks.
� To avoid scratches, do not slide cookware or bakeware across
the cooktop. Aluminum or copper bottoms and rough finishes
on cookware or bakeware could leave scratches or marks on
the cooktop.
� Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers on
the cooktop. They could leave aluminum marks that cannot be
removed completely.
� To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not allow objects that
could melt, such as plastic or aluminum foil, to touch any part
of the entire cooktop.
� To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use the cooktop as a
cutting board.
� Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking
area. Cookware should not extend more than 1/2" (1.3 cm)
outside the area.
A.
Surface cooking area
B.
Cookware/canner
C.
1/2" (1.3 cm) maximum overhang
� Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and
energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed or
dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking
results.
� Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler
across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler,
no space or light should be visible between it and the
cookware.
� Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small
expansion channels can be used.
� Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry
before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits
when heated.
� To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not cook foods directly on
the cooktop.
WipeClean™ Cooktop Coating Cleaning Routine
(on some models)
IMPORTANT: Clean the cooktop according to these instructions
after each use to avoid soil build ups and to prolong the life of your
WipeClean Cooktop.
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Everyday Cleaning:
1. Allow the cooktop to cool down completely before proceeding.
2. Spray the cooktop with water and soak for a minimum of
5 minutes, paying attention to cover the entire soiled area. For
heavy stains, soak for 20-25 minutes.
3. Using a paper or kitchen towel remove the initial layer of soil
from the surface.
4. Use a moist non-abrasive soft sponge and scrub the residual
soil from the surface.
5. With a paper or kitchen towel wipe off and dry the surface.
6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 as necessary for stubborn soils.
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Extremely Tough Soils:
1. For extremely heavy soils, increase the amount of time
soaking in water up to 45 minutes.
2. If an extremely tough soil persists, apply a few dime-sized
drops of a non abrasive cooktop cleaner such as the affresh
Cooktop Cleaner to the affected areas to remove the
remaining soil from the surface. Gently apply the cleaner with
a paper towel.
� Wipe away the cleaner with a warm damp cloth after using
any detergent.
� Use of a scraper is not recommended as it might cause
potential cooktop scratches.
IMPORTANT: Do not apply excessive pressure while using
detergents and do not use coarse or abrasive sponges with
them. Detergents containing aggressive particles may
damage your cooktop.
Tips and Tricks:
� Detergents may contain abrasive particles or harsh chemicals:
pay attention to detergent's type when cleaning and do not let
them sit on the surface for more than 10 minutes. Avoid these
items when it comes to cleaning your glass top stove:
• Steel wool and other scrubby, abrasive or course sponges
• Abrasive powder cleansers or abrasive detergents
• Chlorine bleach
• Rust remover
• Ammonia
• Glass window cleaners
� Light discoloration on the surface may happen if not cleaning
frequently and cooking for a long time or cooking over a soiled
surface: they usually do not compromise cleanability and
surface properties.
� Soaking with water will give the best results on cleaning:
longer soaking times will increase cleanability efficiency and
result, preserving cooktop surface over time.
� Do not slide pots on the surface or use it as a cutting board.
Small scratches on the surface may appear over normal use,
as in standard glass, without compromising its performance.
� Avoid soiling build up on the surface as it can damage your
product surface. Clean the cooktop surface after every spill,
this will help preserve the cooktop surface over time.
Cooktop On Indicator Light
The Cooktop On indicator light is located on the console panel.
When any control knob/cooktop element on the console panel is
turned on, the Cooktop On indicator light will glow.
Hot Surface Indicator Light
On ceramic glass models, the hot surface indicator light is located
on the console panel.
The hot surface indicator light will glow as long as any surface
cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking
area is turned off.
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